Talksicology

This week on Talksicology, Jason sits down with guest Jonah Bayer. Jonah Bayer is a writer, musician, and podcaster with two decades of experience in the music industry. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Travel + Leisure, Guitar World, SPIN and Stereogum and he has produced, written, and hosted podcasts for clients such as HBO Max, iHeartMedia & Sonos. He is currently the co-host of the...

This week on Talksicology, Jason sits down with renowned singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick. Melissa openly shares her journey towards sobriety at age 26 and the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, including grappling with her mental health and reaching a critical turning point that prompted her to commit to a life without alcohol. Join us as we dive into the world of music, exploring...

In this episode of Talksicology, hosts Jason and Joseph sit down with Aleshka Ortiz, a Clinical Navigator at Recovery Unplugged. As a clinical navigator, Aleshka's primary responsibility is to connect individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse to resources within the community. Raised in New Jersey within a Hispanic household originating from Honduras, she was no stranger to...

Jason reunites with Carlos Truan for the third time in this episode of Talksicology! With nearly 12 years of recovery under his belt and the recent opening of his second tattoo parlor, Carlos has plenty to share. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into sobriety, touching on being a sponsor, meeting attendance, and the typical day in Carlos' life. They also dive into his daily life bef...

On this week's episode of Talksicology, hosts Jason and Joseph sit down with Amanda Johnson, Recovery Unplugged's Executive Director at our NEW Charleston, South Carolina location. From the start of her career in the kitchen at Buffalo Wild Wings, where she aimed to climb the ranks to General Manager, to her pivotal decision to join Recovery Unplugged, Amanda's career trajectory has be...

On this episode of Talksicology, Jason welcomes guest Joey Grant. Joey was the first client of Recovery Unplugged Nashville in October of 2019 and is about to celebrate 3 years sober. Drugs and alcohol were very present during Joey's childhood as both his parents battled addiction. Despite resenting substance abuse during his youth, Joey's struggle began at 13 with marijuana, leading to a...

On this episode of Talksicology, Joseph sits down with Tina Courtney whose journey to recovery is a powerful testament to resilience and transformation. Unlike many stories, Tina describes her childhood as happy, loving, and with no history of addiction and mental illness. However, the traumatic events of her parent's divorce, her mother's unexpected death, and the feeling of always being...

In the latest episode of Talksicology, we're honored to sit down with Bryan Sloan, a Recovery Unplugged alumni. Bryan now works at the front lines of Recovery Unplugged in the life saving center, guiding individuals through the admissions process and helping them start their recovery journey. From being adopted at just 10 days old to facing early diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, Bry...

In this week's episode of Talksicology, hosts Joseph Gordo and Jason Cabello extend a warm welcome to John Sadkin-DeLaGarza and Tyelur Watkins, hosts of the "Getting Sober Young Podcast." Both John and Tyelur got sober at the young age of 17, and this week's discussion centers on the many challenges they faced while navigating the path to recovery during adolescence. John and Tye...

In this episode of Talksicology, Joseph reminds Jason that not being perfect is ok. Recovery Unplugged CEO and Co-Founder Andrew Sossin sits down with the guys to discuss how seeing both family and friends struggle in the opioid crisis led him to open what is now Recovery Unplugged; and how a freak accident with a BBQ pit inspired a change in perspective. Andrew talks about the pride he feels when...

Join the Talksicology Podcast hosts, Joseph Gorordo and Jason Cabello, on a deep dive into the world of addiction recovery and mental health in this special "Just the Dudes" episode, where they open up about their own addiction and recovery experiences, sharing their unique journeys towards healing and growth. In this episode they reflect on how Recovery Unplugged plays a crucial role in...

Jason hosts solo, giving him a chance to share the good news that he bought a house! For Jason, one of the biggest factors in his success story was receiving a scholarship to Recovery Unplugged, through the organization MusiCares, where Shireen Janti handled his case. MusiCares is a nonprofit that works to support the music community by offering help with preventative, emergency, and recovery prog...

This week’s guest Ricky Byrd is a rock legend who played with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. His music and the music of his peers has been a foundational element of modern rock and roll. Likewise the people who came before us in recovery often have an enormous impact on the way we think about getting clean. One of the main reasons to keep coming to meetings is so you can give back and inspire the...

On episode 68 of the Talksicology Podcast Jason and Joseph never miss an opportunity to spread some good news and toot their own horns. Joseph talks about celebrating 15 years sober this month(!) and how different that celebration looks today than it did when he was in his early recovery. From an upcoming tour with rock legends, Kiss, to big things brewing at Recovery Unplugged, Jason also has ple...

This week on the Talksicology podcast, Jason celebrates a very particular type of sober birthday, “it’s been 7 years since I started to listen to people.” This week’s guest knows first hand how hard it can be to listen to the people around you, and take those first few steps towards recovery. Michelle Smith is an author, speaker, and founder of Recovery is the New Black, a digital community by and...

This week on Talksicology Jason talks shop with pro skateboarder, Fred Gall. Fred turned pro with skateboarding company Alien Workshop when he was in his teens, and took off, skating professionally on an international scale. Fred says there’s not a lot of money in pro skating but there are a lot of people who want to party with you. When it came to partying Fred was already out-pacing his peers, a...

Jason is solo hosting Talksicology this week, as Joseph is busy running three Recovery Unplugged facilities. Even though we miss Joseph, we’re glad to have an expert like Jason for our special guest Emily Cohen! Jason and Emily relate about their different experiences with addicted family members, and their very similar experiences with ADHD. Emily has been a therapist and social worker, but says...

This week on the Talksicology podcast, Joseph Gorordo we sell Talksicology T-shirts, and his name is on one! Want your own? Find them here: https://bit.ly/43KAEtX Jason gives us an update on how his mom is handling life after the flood in Fort Lauderdale, and tells us his latest reassuring mantra, “It’s gonna be great.” Speaking of great, this week’s guest is the multi-talented Jayme Shiarla! Thes...

What do video games have to do with self-care? What are our go-to mechanisms for staying sane, and taking a break? This week the Talksicology podcast, Jason and Joseph start the show talking about the fun things that keep them grounded when life gets stressful. Whether it’s a missed cruise, or helping a loved one in a tough spot, it’s all about how you keep your inner peace. Jason is helping his m...

On episode 60 of the Talksicology Podcast Jason and Joseph take a break from the guest lineup to talk about music, their own experiences in recovery, and who they’ve become since they first got sober. You know you’ve come a long way when you’re able to ask for help. Jason opens up about asking for help when his mother was trapped in the recent flooding in South Florida, and how his sober community...

In this episode of Talksicology, co-host Jason is away helping family, leaving Joseph to introduce the podcast by talking…to himself. Luckily Joseph has lots to talk about after an interesting week consulting his state representative about advocacy for the sober community! Joseph also breaks some big news for the world of recovery: Recovery Unplugged is launching their new Trauma Program, further...

This week’s episode of Talksicology features tips from everyone’s favorite fashion icons, Jason and Joseph. Special guest Brittany O’malley, highly coveted Recovery Unplugged superstar, talks about her experience getting clean, time in jail, and setting boundaries, even with well-intentioned family members. Sometimes support can make all the difference in recovery, but when does support become a p...

"There’s so much more good coming your way, you gotta show up, you gotta choose it!" In episode 57 of the Talksicology podcast, our hosts banish negativity and welcome special guest, motivational speaker and positivity influencer Bruce W Brackett. Bruce is known for their art, and for cultivating an online community of inclusion and joy, often offering viewers “a cup of love,” and kind w...

Whether it’s a life altering catalyst, or the backdrop to our shopping experience, music permeates every facet of our lives and our emotional experiences. In Episode 56 of the Talksicology Podcast host, Jason Cabello interviews Nathan Green, cofounder of New Level Radio. Nathan talks about his experience working with music in the ambient sense, curating the soundtrack to the modern human experienc...

This episode is for anyone who might be nostalgic for the legendary underground raves of the early 2000’s - but without the hangover.   Jason holds down the Talksicology fort solo while Joseph is away changing lives, doing his thing. Special guest Dan Martin aka Dan Doormouse, is a renowned DJ and pioneer in the hardcore techno/breakcore scene - and possibly the godfather of Dubstep?! These d...